The pick of the televised games in August and September

The pick of the televised games in August and September

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Manchester City v Chelsea

Sun 16th Aug - 16:00 Sky Sports
Chelsea's first major difficulty in their title defence could come at the Etihad. In 2014 they dropped their first points of the season in Manchester after a late Frank Lampard goal. Victory for either side could be a major early statement in the title race.

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Arsenal v Liverpool

Mon 24th Aug - 20:00 Sky Sports
Last season saw Arsenal thrash Brendan Rodgers' side at the Emirates. And evening kick-offs between these two sides tend to be pretty exciting. Remember Andrey Arshavin's four goals?

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Tottenham Hotspur v Everton

Sat 29th Aug - 20:00 Sky Sports
After tough visits to Manchester and Leicester and a home game with Stoke Spurs may well enter this game needing a result. They are unbeaten in their last five against Everton but this should prove a fascinating early season tie for two teams expecting big things.

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Manchester United v Liverpool

Sat 12th Sep - 17:30 Sky Sports
One of the great rivalries in English football kicks off for another season. Both sides have already made extensive changes to their squads so expect a very different game to Steven Gerrard's final match against United last March.

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Chelsea v Arsenal

Sat 19th Sep - 12:45 BT Sport
Petr Cech makes his return to Stamford Bridge as Arsene Wenger continues his hunt for a first win against Jose Mourinho. It will continue a tough run of fixtures for the champions, who will have faced tough trips to Everton and Man City before meeting their local rivals.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace

Sun 20th Sep - 13:30 Sky Sports
This London derby is the third installment in a tough trio of fixtures for Alan Pardew's side, who face Chelsea, Manchester City and Spurs in a row.

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Watford v Crystal Palace

Sun 27th Sep - 16:00 Sky Sports
Watford fans will have to wait until late September for their sides first televised match, but the visit of Crystal Palace should be worth tuning in for. Both sides look to attack with verve and this should make for a thriller.